CCTV9英语新闻：China-UK documentary on Spring-Festival customs

While Chinese people bask in the afterglow of Lunar-New-Year celebrations, a BBC documentary - entitled Chinese New Year, the Biggest Celebration on Earth - is coming to CCTV's documentary channel. It reflects the growing global recognition of the fe

CCTV9英语新闻：Injured still receiving treatment in Wuxi, Changzhou

Most of the injured people are now receiving treatment at hospitals in two nearby cities. A total of 35 injured were sent to the PLA 101 Hospital in Wuxi City after the accident. One was declared dead after an emergency operation. 23 people, seven of

CCTV9英语新闻：China International Cartoon and Animation Festival opens in Hangzhou

The 12th China International Cartoon and Animation Festival has opened in Hangzhou, with artists and enterprises from 80 countries and regions taking part. The 12th China International Cartoon and Animation Festival has opened in Hangzhou, with artis

CCTV9英语新闻：Smartphones damage relationships

A recent survey suggests the average Chinese person checks his or her phone more than 100 times a day, and that can have an effect on their personal relationships. ICS Reporter has the story. It seems everywhere you look, you can see people checking

CCTV9英语新闻：伊朗的起伏与阿拉伯的历史关系

This is the second cut of diplomatic ties between the two countries in nearly 30 years. Let's look at some of the big events in the rocky relationship between the two regional Islamic powers. In July, 1987, tens of thousands of Shi'ite pilgrim demons

CCTV9英语新闻：CPPCC members discuss economic restructuring

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's work report stressing further restructuring of the economy. As political advisors gathered to discuss the report, our reporter Wu Guoxiu heard from some of them about what reform could bring to global economy. China's eco

CCTV9英语新闻：一人的日历记录北京空气质量

Chinese are becoming more aware of the air pollution and its danger. An ordinary man in Beijing has been charting the change of air quality in the city for the last three years. Every morning, the first thing Zou Yi does is take a photo out of the wi

CCTV9英语新闻：One of two fishing boats found, 14 people missing in northeast China

Two fishing boats were reported missing on Saturday in northeast China, with 14 people on board. The maritime search and rescue center in the port city of Dalian say as of 1900 local time Sunday, one boat was found capsized, but no bodies were found.

CCTV9英语新闻：Concerts held in Palmyra's legendary amphitheatre

Another concert has recently been held in the legendary amphitheater in the Syrian city of Palmyra. This marked the Roman theater's second event in two days. Singing folk songs and playing traditional music, this concert was known as The Gate of the

CCTV9英语新闻：安倍经济外交的重点是什么？

Now, we're joined by Mr. Liu Youfa, former President of the China Institute of International Studies. Q1: Abe is expected to deliver his 2015 diplomatic achievement report in this afternoon's parliamentary session. Also in this morning's media briefi

CCTV9英语新闻：崇明现秸秆巨型螃蟹 呼吁勿焚烧秸秆以保护环境

China's eastern city of Shanghai has made full use of straw to beautify the city. Three huge crabs made from straw are displayed in a rice field in Chongming County. The artists say the works aim to raise awareness of pollution resulting from burning

CCTV9英语新闻：埃及派遣新任驻以色列大使 结束大使空缺三年状况

Egypt has appointed Hazem Khairat as its ambassador to Israel, ending a three year vacancy in the post. The Israeli Foreign Ministry says Hazem Khairat arrived in Israel Friday, and immediately adopted his duties as Egypt's envoy. The new appointment

CCTV9英语新闻：Lifting 70 million people out of poverty by 2020

Full coverage: 2016 NPC CPPCC Sessions In his report, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said at least 10 million rural residents will be lifted out of poverty this year. And the country will lift 70 million people out of poverty by 2020, according to the dr

CCTV9英语新闻：Investment and trade, a top priority for S&ED

Before this round of China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue, a senior official from the US Department of State told CCTV that the US will push forward the negotiations on bilateral investment and trade. During the interview, Principal Deputy Assist

CCTV9英语新闻：President Xi delivers speech at S&ED opening

The 8th round of the Strategic Economic Dialogue between China and the US has opened in Beijing. The event will last two days. The dialogue has both a Strategic Track and an Economic Track. State Councilor Yang Jiechi and US Secretary of State John K

CCTV9英语新闻：2016 S&ED the last one for Obama administration

For more discussion, we have in the studio Victor Gao, a current affairs commentator. Q1: The eighth China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue is the last one for the Obama administration, before the US elects a new president. How will this dialogue a

CCTV9英语新闻：China-US key dialogue to boost economic ties

Academics and officials from China and the United States are expecting the SED Dialogue to give China-U.S. economic ties a substantial boost. Its possible that the new US president wouldn't have formed a full-member administration in the same time pe

CCTV9英语新闻：Days of downpour cause flood in southern China

Extreme weather continues to wreck havoc in Southern China. Over in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, downpours have been pounding most areas across the region for four days. Though the intensity of rainfall is weakening, local authorities say 12 maj

CCTV9英语新闻：S&ED helps both countries coordinate major policies

Earlier we spoke to current affairs commentator Victor Gao. He said the dialogue serves many purposes. One of them is to coordinate major policy issues between the two countries. And the currency issue will be high on the agenda. He said, That one pu

CCTV9英语新闻：S&ED eighth round kicks off in Beijing

The eight Strategic and Economic Dialogue kicks off in Beijing today (Monday), and senior Chinese and US officials gather to discuss a wide range of economic issues -- from macroeconomic policies to industrial overcapacity and trade disputes. Experts